Jerry J Wardrop
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Proficient armed security officer skilled in strategies for preventing incidents, investigating problems and detailing unauthorized personnel. Offering remarkable work ethic and observation skills. Seeking to bring several years' experience in security to a long-term position.
Security professional with proven history in safeguarding premises and ensuring safety standards. Known for impactful threat assessment and proactive risk management. Focused on collaborative efforts to achieve security goals and adapt to dynamic situations.
Professional with strong expertise in security protocols and risk management. Prepared to enhance organizational safety through effective communication, problem-solving, and vigilance. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to evolving challenges, and delivering reliable results. Proficient in access control, incident response, and conflict resolution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Ambassador
Downtown KC
Kansas City, MO
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored and enforced security protocols to ensure safety of public spaces.
- Conducted regular patrols to deter criminal activity and provide assistance to community members.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement to address safety concerns and improve response times.
- Trained new staff on emergency procedures and effective communication strategies.
- Developed and implemented safety awareness programs for community engagement.
- Responded promptly to incidents, providing first aid and crisis management as needed.
- Led community outreach initiatives to foster positive relationships between residents and security personnel.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, incidents, and relevant information pertaining to site security operations.
- Deescalated conflicts through effective communication skills and conflict resolution techniques.
- Provided exceptional customer service while maintaining a professional demeanor as the first point of contact for visitors.
- Improved response times by closely coordinating with local law enforcement agencies during emergency situations.
- Continuously assessed evolving threats in real-time through close collaboration with industry peers, staying ahead of potential security breaches.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment for guests and staff by promptly addressing concerns and incidents.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, ensuring the safety of individuals and property.
- Increased situational awareness by consistently updating knowledge of site-specific protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Supported management in developing security protocols to minimize risks associated with large events or gatherings.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement to enhance community safety initiatives.
Day Stocker, Cashier
Consentino's Market
Kansas City, MO
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Organized and stocked shelves to ensure optimal product visibility and accessibility.
- Monitored inventory levels, restocked items promptly to maintain store operations.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall store presentation and cleanliness.
- Assisted in training new staff on stocking procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular quality checks on products to uphold freshness standards.
- Coordinated with management to address supply chain issues affecting stock availability.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
- Organized merchandise displays to enhance customer visibility and accessibility.
Armed Security Officer
Titan Protection Services
Overland Park, KS
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Monitored premises to prevent unauthorized access and ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify security vulnerabilities and report incidents promptly.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement during emergency situations to enhance response efficiency.
- Trained new security personnel on operational procedures and emergency response strategies.
- Developed and maintained detailed logs of daily activities, incidents, and observations for review.
- Coordinated security efforts for high-profile events, ensuring a secure environment for attendees.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Enforced company policies and procedures consistently across various sites while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Performed routine inspections of security equipment, identifying maintenance needs to prevent system failures.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential security risks and address issues promptly.
Armed Security Officer
Metro Security And Investigations
Gladstone, MO
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted security checks on personnel entering and exiting the premises.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, including medical emergencies, fire alarms, bomb threats.
- Investigated reported incidents such as theft, vandalism, trespassing.
- Provided assistance to law enforcement agencies in apprehending suspects when necessary.
- Interacted with customers in a professional manner while providing directions or responding to inquiries.
- Assisted in maintaining order during large events or gatherings.
- Maintained logs of all security-related incidents and submitted reports regularly to supervisor.
- Performed daily inspections of security equipment such as gates, locks, alarm systems, radios, ensuring that they were operating properly.
- Adhered to company policies regarding access control procedures for visitors and guests and contractors.
- Conducted regular patrols of the facility grounds using both vehicle and foot patrol methods.
- Participated in training exercises related to emergency response protocols.
- Followed established protocol for responding to alarms or other emergency situations.
- Provided escorts for authorized personnel entering restricted areas within the facility.
- Communicated effectively with team members while coordinating efforts during shifts.
- Maintained order and safety while providing customer service and information to facility visitors.
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
Lead Metal Pourer
Bradken
Atchison, KS
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Ensured proper molds and pouring equipment was used for each casting run.
- Inspected and monitored molten metal to ensure quality standards were met.
- Operated ladles, lifts, cranes, and other heavy machinery to transport molten metal from furnace to mold area.
- Performed safety checks on all tools, ladders, and scaffolding prior to use.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following company policies and procedures.
- Measured temperatures of molten metal with thermocouples and pyrometers.
- Cleaned, maintained, and repaired molds as needed.
- Assisted in the set-up of production lines for sand casting operations.
- Monitored pour rates of molten metal into molds according to customer specifications.
- Adjusted flow rate valves on furnaces as necessary to maintain temperature levels within specified ranges.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding production status or any problems encountered during pouring process.
- Recorded data such as weights, temperatures, times, in log books or computerized systems.
- Participated in training sessions related to new techniques or processes in the industry.
- Collaborated with coworkers on projects that required multiple people working together.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving hazardous materials.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hot metals or hazardous chemicals.
- Reported any unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor or Safety Officer.
- Developed knowledge about different types of metals used for casting operations.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for safely handling molten metals.
- Used ladles or hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce ingots or other castings.
- Operated ladle stoppers to guide molten steel into ingot molds to specified heights.
- Sorted and organized parts to keep work spaces neat and productive.
- Inspected molds for cleanliness, smoothness and proper coating of surfaces.
- Read temperature gauges and observed color changes, adjusting furnace flames and torches as necessary to melt metal to specifications.
- Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures to revise setups on calibrated test strands.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace hazards and ensuring compliance
Welder
Henke Manufacturing
Leavenworth, KS
09.2018 - 10.2023
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded, welded together.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Troubleshoot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Correctional Sergeant
Lansing Correctional Facility
Lansing, KS
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
- Investigated allegations of misconduct by inmates and staff members.
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
- Developed strategies to reduce incidents of violence or inappropriate behavior within the facility.
- Provided guidance and counseling to inmates regarding personal issues or problems they may be facing while incarcerated.
- Assisted in training new correctional officers on proper security protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with medical personnel in determining appropriate treatment plans for mentally ill inmates.
- Prepared written evaluations of subordinate officers' performance on a periodic basis.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
- Maintained records related to inmate movements, disciplinary actions taken against inmates, grievances filed by prisoners and other relevant data.
- Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
- Settled disputes between inmates.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.
- Supervised and made cell assignments.
- Promoted safety, order, and functionality of facility.
Education
GED -
Highland Community College Technical Center
Atchison, KS11-2013
Skills
- Defensive strategies
- Emergency Response
- Law enforcement support
- Safety control
- Grounds patrols
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Alarm response
- Firearms proficiency
- Report Writing
- Public Safety
- Tactical training
- Defensive Tactics
- First responder experience
- Incident documentation
- Staff Assistance
- Radio communication
- Crowd Control
- Arrest procedures
- Vehicle patrol
- Threat assessment
- Perimeter security
- Access control
- Physical security
- Event security
- Policy enforcement
- Emergency preparedness
- Incident response
- Security awareness
- Asset protection
- Workplace safety
- Situational awareness
- Security procedures
Timeline
Security Ambassador
Downtown KC
05.2025 - 08.2025
Day Stocker, Cashier
Consentino's Market
03.2025 - 08.2025
Armed Security Officer
Titan Protection Services
10.2024 - 02.2025
Armed Security Officer
Metro Security And Investigations
07.2024 - 09.2024
Lead Metal Pourer
Bradken
03.2024 - 06.2024
Welder
Henke Manufacturing
09.2018 - 10.2023
Correctional Sergeant
Lansing Correctional Facility
04.2014 - 06.2016
GED -
Highland Community College Technical Center